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HANK
THOMPSON SUNSET TOUR
After 58 years on the road, Hank Thompson will ride off into the sunset the end
of 2004
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2004
Place: Fayetteville Courthouse Square
Time: Activities beginning
at 9 am.
Performance: 8:00 pm
Contact
Information: City of Fayetteville Secretary 979-378-2559
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Hank,
who is one of the last living legends still performing and who has blazed the
trail for the artists of today will be traveling the county with his famed “Brazos
Valley Boys” who were voted #1 Country Western Bank for 13 consecutive years during
the 50’s and 60’s.
Hank was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
in 1989, the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 1997, The Texas Country Music
Hall of Fame in 1999 and most recently into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in
2002. These are just a few of the many, many awards bestowed upon him during his
brilliant career. | |
Hank is stopping by Fayetteville, Texas (population
261) for a special evening on Saturday, September 11, 2004, starting at 8:00 pm
benefiting the restoration of the town’s historic 1934 court house Seth Thomas
four-faced clock.
Gil Baca and his band will be performing their own
special blend of music during the evening as well as backing Hank on his portion
of the show. Gil was one of Hank’s original band members and it is quite an honor
for the two of them to be working together again.
There is no admission
charge for this benefit; however a donation offering will be collected. Beverages
will be available for sale – no coolers please!
Other special events
will be held in Fayetteville throughout the day benefiting this restoration project.
Market
Days on the Square
- 9am-5pm
Lions
Club Spaghetti Supper
- 5-7pm
Cruise
Night featuring
many antique cars - 6pm-???
Bring your family and your lawn chairs for
this wonder all day event!!
See Fayetteville,
Texas | |
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